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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 321.54 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 321.54 and 228.44 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 321.54 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/321.54 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 321.54 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 73,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,452.60/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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